In House Lawyer (Real Estate & Planning) – 3-8 PQE – Bristol

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you join Chadwick Nott’s in-house resourcing model to deliver pragmatic real estate and/or planning guidance within client organisations. You will embed in client teams, handling commercial property and planning matters with a focus on commercial viability and stakeholder collaboration. You’ll build strong relationships, identify growth opportunities, and access full firm resources and training. The position offers flexibility, varied sector exposure, and a supportive, wellbeing‑oriented culture with hybrid or remote options.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time)
  • Remote or hybrid secondments
  • Competitive salary
  • Access to firm resources and training
  • Wellbeing emphasis
  • Diverse client exposure

Responsibilities

  • Advise on commercial property transactions, landlord-tenant matters and development projects
  • Support planning applications, appeals, inquiries and infrastructure planning work
  • Work autonomously within client environments and build strong stakeholder relationships
  • Strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities for growth
  • Provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice aligned with business needs
  • Represent the firm within client teams while accessing full firm resources, know-how and training

Key requirements

  • 3-8 years’ PQE (England & Wales, Scotland or other common law jurisdiction)
  • Experience advising on commercial property and/or planning matters
  • Previous in-house or secondment experience (desirable)
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to work autonomously
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships quickly
  • Collaborative, curious mindset and adaptability to new environments
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication
  • Autonomy and self-motivation
  • Real estate
  • Planning
  • Commercial property transactions

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Posted: October 11th, 2026